Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Austin Area

What Makes Austin Different

Austin sits in the heart of Flash Flood Alley. Rain that falls on the thin soil and limestone of the Hill Country runs straight into creeks, and Onion Creek, Shoal Creek and others have flooded whole neighborhoods in the past. Water can rise several feet in minutes. Never drive through a flooded low water crossing, and treat any floodwater that reaches your home as contaminated.

The ground changes across the city. West of the highway is mostly limestone, while the east side sits on heavy clay that swells when wet and shrinks in drought. That clay moves slabs and cracks the pipes that run under them, so slab leaks and foundation movement are common on the east side. Spring hail can crack roofs and skylights anywhere in the metro.

Winters are mild most years, but long hard freezes do come. Many homes run water lines through attics and outside walls, and those lines can split all at once. Know where your main shutoff is, and drip faucets and open cabinet doors on the coldest nights. Summer heat keeps air conditioners running, and a clogged attic drain line can soak a ceiling.